In this powerful episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show with Dr. Tayyab Yunus, we hear the inspiring story of Jaime "Mujahid" Fletcher — a former gang leader from Houston who found Islam, embraced it fully, and went on to found Islam in Spanish.
What began as an effort to help his father understand Islam blossomed into an international movement that produced over 350 audiobooks, hundreds of TV episodes, and the first Latino-led Islamic center in America.
His story is raw, honest, and packed with lessons for anyone thinking about launching a nonprofit, solving a social problem, or simply trying to walk a better path.
Brother Mujahid shares how his past led to his purpose, how media became his tool for dawah, and how staying true to the signs from Allah kept him moving forward — from handing out CDs in parks to running a state-of-the-art production studio and masjid in his old neighborhood.
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00:00 – Intro: A former gang leader's journey to Islam
01:12 – From Columbia to Houston: The early years
02:45 – Converting to Islam weeks before 9/11
04:30 – The need for Spanish-language Islamic material
06:10 – Giving da'wah to his father and community
08:25 – Recording the first Islam in Spanish audio CD
11:00 – His wife's aunt converts on her deathbed
13:15 – Building momentum: Da'wah from mosques to parks
15:50 – Facing resistance from the Muslim community
17:30 – Media outreach and the power of storytelling
19:10 – Creating the Islam in Spanish Center
21:00 – Designing a mosque for converts and community
22:45 – Impacting youth, police, and the wider society
24:15 – Final reflections: Just take the next step
25:00 – Closing & invitation to visit the center
Jaime Mujahid Fletcher's journey is a reminder that the most powerful solutions often begin with personal pain. Islam in Spanish wasn't a plan — it was a response to need, guided by signs from Allah and fueled by action. May Allah continue to bless this effort and inspire many more through it.
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